Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Chicago Fire Football Club, LLC (“Chicago Fire FC”) regarding its recent data breach. The Chicago Fire FC data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT CHICAGO FIRE FOOTBALL CLUB, LLC:
Chicago Fire FC is a Major League Soccer team based in Illinois. Founded on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire on October 8, 1997, the Chicago Fire FC won the MLS Cup in its inaugural campaign in 1998 and was crowned champion of U.S. Soccer’s national tournament, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, in 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2006.3 The Chicago Fire FC play at Soldier Field, a world-class soccer stadium, located in downtown Chicago and employs over 50 individuals.3
WHAT HAPPENED?
On October 25, 2023, Chicago Fire FC discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Chicago Fire FC determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between October 22 and October 25, 2023. On May 15, 2024, Chicago Fire FC began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Passport information
- Financial information (e.g., payment card number, payment card PIN, payment card expiration date)
- Medical information (e.g., COVID test results, injury reports)
- Health insurance information
If you received a breach notification letter from Chicago Fire Football Club, LLC:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
